Li Chuncheng was Chengdu’s overlord for years before ascending to the position of Sichuan deputy party Secretary – No. 2 in the province. Now he is under investigation for corruption, the most powerful man since Bo Xilai to face the Party axe.

It's no secret that the political and religious status of Tibet, since the communist rule was established there by Beijing, has been a huge worry of the United States. The reasons behind this special...